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Brewers sweep Angels, inch closer to division crown
Christian Yelich doubled during a three-run rally for his 100th RBI as the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to the National League Central title with a 5-2 victory to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.,The Brewers snapped a 2-2 tie with three runs in the...
Three-run 7th helps Brewers sweep Angels, inch closer to division clinch
Christian Yelich doubled during a three-run rally for his 100th RBI as the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to the NL Central title with a 5-2 victory to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday., ,The Brewers snapped a 2-2 tie with three runs in the seventh. J...
Report: Steelers G Max Scharping (torn ACL) out for season
Pittsburgh Steelers reserve guard Max Scharping suffered a season-ending torn ACL during practice on Wednesday, with the severity confirmed after an MRI, the NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Scharping, 29, is listed as the second-string right guard behind Mason McCormick on the Steelers' depth char...
No. 23 Missouri eager for first SEC test vs. smarting South Carolina
Missouri knew it gained an impact running back when Ahmad Hardy joined the program, but the sophomore is quickly topping expectations.,Hardy ranks second in the nation with 462 rushing yards and he will look to follow up a 250-yard rushing performance when the No. 23 Tigers face South Carolina on Sa...
South Carolina star QB LaNorris Sellers (head) probable for Missouri
South Carolina star quarterback LaNorris Sellers took a big step Thursday toward suiting up for the Gamecocks' game at No. 23 Missouri on Saturday.,Sellers, a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, was elevated to probable on the Southeastern Conference availability report, an encouraging development f...
NWSL shifts to 'rolling' expansion model, no ETA on next team(s)
The National Women's Soccer League is shifting away from a defined start and end date to the process of adding new franchises, opting instead for a "rolling expansion process.",NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the league is open to adding new teams, and will examine bids from interested parties...
New York City FC extend GK Matt Freese through 2030
New York City FC signed emergent goalkeeper Matt Freese to a contract extension through the 2030 season on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,Freese, 27, has become the club's top keeper over the past two years. He was used sparingly by the Philadelphia Union from 2019-21 and was traded t...
Ravens' Lamar Jackson hopes to continue Monday dominance vs. Lions
The evidence displays that the worst time to play against Lamar Jackson is on a Monday night.,The Ravens' starting quarterback has dazzled on Monday nights throughout his career and he looks to continue his excellence when Baltimore hosts the Detroit Lions on that stage in Week 3.,Jackson has 22 pas...
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) active vs. Bills
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is active after testing out his injured shoulder before Thursday night's game at the Buffalo Bills.,NFL Network reported earlier in the day that Miami was optimistic about his availability for the AFC East clash.,Waddle was limited in practice during this s...
Royals place RHP Ryan Bergert, OF Kyle Isbel on injured list
The Kansas City Royals placed rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain and center fielder Kyle Isbel on the 10-day IL for a strained left hamstring, ending their seasons on Thursday.,In corresponding moves, Kansas City recalled two rookies, right-hander...
Angels RHP Jose Soriano on IL, will miss rest of season
The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Jose Soriano on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, ending his season after he sustained a right forearm contusion from a line drive in Wednesday night's loss to the host Milwaukee Brewers.,In a corresponding move, Los Angeles recalled rookie left-hander S...
Bucs RG Cody Mauch done for season, RT Luke Goedeke goes on IR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting right guard Cody Mauch sustained a season-ending knee injury in Monday's victory over the Houston Texans and will be placed on injured reserve Thursday.,Mauch was able to finish the game for the Buccaneers (2-0), who are now without three starting offensive linemen ente...
Chasing wild-card spot, D-backs face playoff-bound Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks enter a pivotal three-games series in Phoenix with fresh starting rotations.,The D-backs, who enter Friday two games behind the New York Mets in the National League wild-card race, will start right-hander Ryne Nelson (7-3, 3.34 ERA) in the opener af...
Reports: Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) OK after 'little scare'
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft sustained a knee injury at practice on Thursday but multiple media outlets reported that the third-year pass catcher will be all right. ,ESPN reported that the Packers' leading receiver got "a little scare but all good." Another source told ESPN, "I think he ...
Ex-Lions star QB Vernon Adams Jr. now leading Stampeders
Vernon Adams Jr. gets the chance to deliver some payback when the Calgary Stampeders host the BC Lions on Friday night.,Adams established career highs of 4,769 yards and 31 touchdowns for BC in 2023. He was enjoying another big season last year before sustaining a knee injury on Aug. 1 against the W...
Argonauts' hot offense to rely on third-string QB vs. Alouettes
Perhaps better late than never, the Toronto Argonauts' sudden surge has thrust them back into contention for a CFL playoff spot.,Now they'll have to win their biggest game of the year Friday night with a third-string quarterback when they host the Montreal Alouettes.,But Jarret Doege's work at the e...
Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) uncertain for Week 3
Green Bay tight end Tucker Kraft has not missed a game since the Packers drafted him in the third round in 2023, but a knee injury may sideline the team's leading receiver on Sunday against the host Cleveland Browns.,Kraft, 24, was added to the injury report after Thursday's practice and was getting...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin nursing minor injury; unsure of future beyond '25-'26
Alex Ovechkin becomes an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season, and the Washington Capitals star said Thursday that he doesn't know his future beyond his current contract.,Ovechkin, who turned 40 on Wednesday, is entering his 21st NHL season amid speculation that it will be his last. In ...
Giants RHP Justin Verlander wants to pitch in 2026
Veteran Justin Verlander isn't looking back at those 16 consecutive winless starts to begin this season.,His focus is on the ensuing 11 starts in which he has allowed two or fewer runs nine times.,The recent run tells Verlander he has more in the tank and he told USA Today that he would like to pitc...
Mercury out to stifle Liberty again, reach second round
The New York Liberty could not come close to producing enough offense in a critical third-quarter stretch on Wednesday because the Phoenix Mercury turned up the defensive intensity in an 86-60 Game 2 road victory.,The result is a deciding Game 3 on Friday night when Phoenix hosts New York to conclud...